On the basis of the information available, the current stance of monetary policy is appropriate to ensure that the euro area will be able to maintain price stability over the medium term,
European citizens can be assured that the future of the euro is that of a strong currency, based on price stability and the strength of the European economy,
This reduction is to be seen as an adjustment of interest rates to an appropriate level to ensure that the euro area will be able to maintain price stability and to contribute to growth,
This internal stability of the euro means that people can be confident that their savings and pensions will keep their value over time,
We simply needed more indicators for our assessment that price stability is threatened in the medium term,
This weakened outlook should contribute to lower inflationary pressures. And, as you know, price stability is our aim,